The Mets are riding a seven-game winning streak, bolstered by a recent sweep over the San Francisco Giants, and now lead the NL East by 1.5 games. However, as the trade deadline approaches, the focus is on their postseason potential and whether their roster has the firepower needed to compete in October. The Mets' management is considering adding a strike-throwing reliever to avoid the pitfalls experienced in last year's playoffs, where a lack of reliable arms proved costly against teams like the Dodgers. With options like Gregory Soto and David Bednar on the table, the Mets aim to solidify their bullpen while eyeing potential upgrades in the center field position, particularly with players like Luis Robert Jr. and Harrison Bader rumored to be on their radar.